What a great site! I am a brand new betta owner and have been learning a lot! I would like to upload a pic of my little fella and would love any suggestions and advice!! I'm not even really sure what kind of betta he is, but he is doing very well and swimming a ton! I've read a lot about tail biters...and i think he might be one. What do yall think? Also, please let me know what I can do to get him looking his best!

You have a very pretty Red Double tail VT betta. He does look like he may have a little bit of fin damage so your going to want to treat him with a little aquarium salt to help him heal.

My more pressing concern is his housing. It looks like you have a "Lee's Betta Keeper" right? I use one of these as my picture tank and I recognized the plant. This tank is far too small for him. He needs a 2 gallon tank or larger, with a heater set to 76-80*F. Until you can upgrade him your going to need to do daily water changes on that tank so the ammonia levels don't harm him.

Check out the betta care sheet and FAQ at the top of this section for betta care tips

Thanks so much for the info! Yes, after all this reading I'm headed back for a 5 gallon tank and silk plants tomorrow! Should I do a complete water change at lunch tomorrow? (I won't be able to set the 5 gallon tank up until after work)

Once you get him into a heated tank you'll be amazed by how lively and colorful he gets.

I had a fish whom I kept in a 1 gallon unheated bowl for 3 years (before I knew better) and when I got him into a divided 10 gallon I was amazed at the difference. That old guy was more active and colorful than I had ever seen him.